USDA Opens $50M for On-Farm Trials through Conservation Innovation Grants


USDA Opens $50M for On-Farm Trials through Conservation Innovation Grants


NRCS is announcing the availability of CIG On-Farm Conservation Innovation Trials (On-Farm Trials) to stimulate the adoption and evaluation of innovative conservation approaches in partnership with agricultural producers. For 2023, applications will be accepted from eligible entities for projects addressing at least one of the following priorities: irrigation management technologies; feed management and enteric methane reduction; grazing lands; nutrient management; and soil health demonstration (SHD) trials. Up to $50 million is available for On-Farm Trials in 2023. On-Farm Trials projects may be between 3 and 5 years in duration... 

  • State governments, Special district governments, City or township governments, County governments
  • Institutions of higher education
  • Nonprofits
  • Small businesses and other for profit organizations
  • Native American tribal governments

  • For-profit entities are eligible for On-Farm Trials if their primary business is related to agriculture. Nonprofit entities are eligible for On-Farm Trials if they have experience working with agricultural producers.

    Announcement Type: Notice of Funding Opportunity (this program is currently accepting applications)

    Opportunity: Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) On-Farm Conservation Innovation Trials for fiscal year (FY) 2023...

    See Also:

    USDA Invests $65 Million for Conservation and Climate Action on Private Lands as Part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in America Agenda | Natural Resources Conservation Service




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